Ling Chen, MD
NPI 1053392191 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ling Chen, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1053392191).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053392191
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 50381 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,687 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 1,353 | $65 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 125 | $95 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 71 | $82 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 44 | $101 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 42 | $38 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Multiplex Procedure88344 | 28 | $155 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-07
- Last updated
- 2024-11-17
- Certified
- 2024-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ling Chen's NPI number?
- Ling Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053392191, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ling Chen's specialty?
- Ling Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ling Chen located?
- Ling Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 4230 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205-2013.
- What is Ling Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ling Chen is (615) 298-4100.
- Does Ling Chen accept Medicare?
- Ling Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ling Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Ling Chen's NPI (1053392191) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.